Senior Quality Assurance Automation Engineer Full Time NEW

Role Overview

We are looking for a highly skilled QA Automation Engineer with hands-on experience in enterprise SaaS applications and modern automation frameworks (Selenium or Playwright).

This role is critical in a fast-paced, multi-product environment where quality, speed, and execution discipline are closely monitored. You will play a key role in supporting a shift-left QA model, focusing on automation-first testing while also being flexible to handle manual validation when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Selenium or Playwright (must-have)
• Execute and validate:
• Functional tests
• Regression test suites
• End-to-end workflows across SaaS applications
• Actively contribute to a shift-left testing approach, collaborating closely with developers for early defect detection
• Participate in test planning, test case design, and test data preparation
• Execute manual testing for urgent, edge-case, or exploratory scenarios when needed
• Run, analyze, and debug automated test results, ensuring stability and reliability of test suites
• Support performance and integration testing efforts as required
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and ensure consistent execution in build cycles
• Identify, log, and track defects with clear reproduction steps and impact analysis
• Continuously improve test coverage, execution efficiency, and automation reliability
• Work across multiple teams and priorities, handling parallel tasks effectively

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of QA experience with a strong focus on test automation
• Hands-on expertise in Selenium or Playwright (mandatory)
• Experience testing enterprise SaaS applications
• Strong knowledge of:
• Automation frameworks and scripting (Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, or similar)
• Test design techniques and QA methodologies
• API testing and integration validation
• Experience working in Agile / shift-left environments
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and pipelines
• Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with performance testing tools
• Exposure to cloud-native environments (AWS, Kubernetes, microservices)
• Familiarity with test management and defect tracking tools (JIRA, TestRail)
• Experience working with distributed teams

What We’re Looking For

• Strong hands-on contributor with a “get-it-done” mindset
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment
• Ability to multitask and adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Focused on results, quality, and continuous improvement
• A team player who can collaborate effectively across functions